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I got to see the PHCA specialty packet while I was visting Sarah and noticed the host hotels were in the $100 per night range.

If there is anyone out there looking for bargain basement lodging, there is a pet friendly motel just outside of Hyannis.
It is about the same as a Motel 6 (of which there are none of on the Cape), but has a bit more amentities like pool, hot tub, breakfast.

It is American Host Motel. http://www.americanhostmotel.com/
Room rates are $32 - 1 King, $35 - 3 doubles, $49 - 3 doubles
plus $10 per pet for the 1st night, $5 per night there after.

I asked if they offered a block rate, but they said I would have to give them an idea of how many rooms. The max they would block was 30.

E-mail me privately if you are interested. I can compile a list and go in to see what discounts they would give.
xodogs@gmail.com

This hotel is probably a 30 minute drive from the show site.
However it is 5 minutes from downtown Hyannis, which has a very busy main street with lots of night life.

That is so cheap Lori! Do bugs and clean sheets come with it? You know me, I am so use to the Ritz or the Park Plaza in London.

What a great deal. I can't justify paying $100.00 per night. It's not like I'm in the room the whole time! I'm usually there just to shower and sleep! Planning on driving the motor home as long as gas is under $3.00 per gallon. If not I may need one of those cheap rooms.
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Marie & the Jomara Gang
Jomara's Pharaoh Hounds since 1984

Home to Ghazzi, Hallie, Sheikh and Diesel, and of course Joe, who puts up with all of us!

Marie,
In that case, you'd better bunk with me. The gas from Erie to MA. is between $3.65-$3.98. Are you guys under $3.00 in Ohio?
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TiaRa Pharaohs
"Produce quality and present it yourself...that way you know what you've won, when you win"
"Quality isn't expensive, it's priceless."

Kim CT is still under $3 but I fear not for long it's gone up .20 in 3 days!!!
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Denise
"I am I because my little dog knows me"
- Gertrude Stein

Gas is $2.48 in Birmingham, but I noticed while in Buffalo last May for Kati's graduation it was %3.05 there and that was cheap.

Lori, thanks for the info on the motel. I'm still undecided about the National and I'd need a cheaper rate to justify the trip.

Did not see any list for alternative motels in the packet.

Linda T.

Linda

you can try www.bringfido.com for a listing of pet friendly hotels throughout the world. As far as cost of rooms in The Cape they are not cheap until October or so, even then not that cheap. Maybe a cottage rental with someone else would work as an alternative? I know that lots of real estate agency help with rentals. Hope you find something that works for your budget and you can make the trip!!
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Denise
"I am I because my little dog knows me"
- Gertrude Stein

The gas from Erie to MA. is between $3.65-$3.98. Are you guys under $3.00 in Ohio?

OMG!! Yoy've got to be kidding!!! Gas here is anywhere between $2.49 and $2.73!!! How can we be a dollar cheaper??? Maybe the cost will lower after labor day!
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Marie & the Jomara Gang
Jomara's Pharaoh Hounds since 1984

Home to Ghazzi, Hallie, Sheikh and Diesel, and of course Joe, who puts up with all of us!

***The gas from Erie to MA. is between $3.65-$3.98. Are you guys under $3.00 in Ohio?

OMG!! Yoy've got to be kidding!!! Gas here is anywhere between $2.49 and $2.73!!! How can we be a dollar cheaper??? Maybe the cost will lower after labor day!***

You have no idea!! You have very good prices on gas! In sweden we pay 13.20 SEK per litre = 1.62 USD / litre

1 gallon = 3.785 Litres.. so I pay 6.16 USD per gallon!!!!

I wish I had the same price as you in the US! Europe is very expensive on gas...

>Good luck on your shows! I have not yet been showing my girls this year.. too expensive,.,.. But I will show them at our big sighthound show in Vasteras, Sweden in the end of July. It will be fun!
Summer greetings!
Alex with dogs, cats and family

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Alexandra Holmgren
Sweden
Home of Nefer-Temu Samba Rythms to Enigma "Enya" and Enigma Set For Life "Saga"

Alex most gogeous picture!!!! Yes you guys have always had the pain at the pump we are now dealing with
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Denise
"I am I because my little dog knows me"
- Gertrude Stein

Just made a trip from Pa to NY and gas was under $3.00 in all three states...

Yup, you're right. I was probably thinking Premium.
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TiaRa Pharaohs
"Produce quality and present it yourself...that way you know what you've won, when you win"
"Quality isn't expensive, it's priceless."

Linda and I are staying at the host hotel but we are sharing a room and will have Michelle staying with us if she comes. That way it cuts WAY down on the cost!

I stayed in a hotel in Boston (for one night) at one point that was so nasty that I wouldn't take my shoes off. Usually I wear socks around a room but this place was NASTY. I don't even like to think about the bedding in that place.
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Theresa

sharing my home with Cardhu, Allie, and Miss Ruadh (waiting at the bridge: Mirage and Dharma)

I won't take my socks off in any hotel/motel and I carry lots of hand sanitizer. I've stayed in some really nice cheap motels in the past and some really dirty expensive ones too! I prefer my own dirt, I love my motorhome!

Motorhome or motel, Meredith and I are bunking together.
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Marie & the Jomara Gang
Jomara's Pharaoh Hounds since 1984

Home to Ghazzi, Hallie, Sheikh and Diesel, and of course Joe, who puts up with all of us!

$2.60 here in Westport Ma.....how long can that last!
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BORN TO PARTY FORCED TO WORK.... HOME OF MULTI-BIF DC ZABELLE #1 ASFA PHARAOH FOR 2006 #5-2007 MAMA Of Seven 2008 Proud Mama of Benu B.O.B 2009 Region 9

Yeah -- I don't take my socks off either but usually I feel like I can take my SHOES off
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Theresa

sharing my home with Cardhu, Allie, and Miss Ruadh (waiting at the bridge: Mirage and Dharma)

Poor Merideth. Does that mean you'll be taking your socks off in the motor home?
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TiaRa Pharaohs
"Produce quality and present it yourself...that way you know what you've won, when you win"
"Quality isn't expensive, it's priceless."

>>Poor Merideth. Does that mean you'll be taking your socks off in the motor home?

Merideth can do what ever she wants! My socks will be on if it's cold. What's the weather like in Cape Cop that time of the year?
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Marie & the Jomara Gang
Jomara's Pharaoh Hounds since 1984

Home to Ghazzi, Hallie, Sheikh and Diesel, and of course Joe, who puts up with all of us!

I'd have to say that a $35.00 hotel in that area would scare me. You can't get a decent Motel 6 for that. I'm thinking not only socks, but maybe combat boots as well

Linda T: Suggest you reread your specialty packet. There is an alternate hotel listed.
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Pam Haig
Mia Pharaohs
"Home of the good, the bad & the obnoxious"
How beautiful it is to do nothing and then rest afterward
*Spanish proverb"

So, do you sock wearers in motels keep them on in the shower?
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Samantha Parsons
Merit Pharaoh Hounds
ASFA Regional Director (Region-10)

HOME OF
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Corsair and
Journey the Whippet

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>>I'd have to say that a $35.00 hotel in that area would scare me.

Honestly, The American Host is not scary. It's sure not luxury. But it is clean. Bedding looked good. The only thing I saw was some scuffs on some of the furniture. It's at least as good as a typical Motel 6.. plus there is a good size fridge in every room. Plus they have a pool and hot tub.
I inspected the Motel before I recommended it and talked to the local police who said they do not have problems with this hotel as it does no long term rentals.

There is also an Econo Lodge right next door that also accepts pets and waives the pet fee for the Dog show circuit. They average $65 per night if you prefer a National chain. I also viewed the rooms in this hotel, and they are about the same as the American Host. I could not see what the extra money was buying.

Does sound like a good alternative
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Pam Haig
Mia Pharaohs
"Home of the good, the bad & the obnoxious"
How beautiful it is to do nothing and then rest afterward
*Spanish proverb"